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Dry Ridge

Ohio · 2,554 residents · 4.125 sq mi
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Dry Ridge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,897. Population has fallen 15% since 2023, a loss of 454 residents. Median home value is $265,900. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,554
−15%since 2023
from 3,008 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
619 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 729 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+22%since 2023
from 39.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K201020202024Dry Ridge
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,897
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,443 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,675
+6%since 2023
from $44,094 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+16%since 2023
from 0.343 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $271,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+23%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(2,355)
Black19.4%(585)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.7%(51)
Diversity Score43.6%(1,312)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(1,806)
Black23.2%(593)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(56)
Asian2.7%(68)
Other1.2%(31)
Diversity Score55.6%(1,420)
Diversity Score
56
+27%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+5%since 2023
from 26.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
Female
58.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
Foreign born
10.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dry Ridge, Ohio?

Dry Ridge, Ohio has about 2,554 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dry Ridge, Ohio?

The typical household in Dry Ridge, Ohio earns about $73,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dry Ridge, Ohio expensive?

In Dry Ridge, Ohio, the median home is worth about $265,900.

How educated are people in Dry Ridge, Ohio?

About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dry Ridge, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dry Ridge, Ohio?

About 4.1% of people in Dry Ridge, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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